One's vote should be kept confidential. It is not permissible to make any reference whatsoever to individual names. The friends must avoid the evil methods and detestable practices of the politicians. They must turn completely to God, and with a purity of motive, a freedom of spirit and a sanctity of heart, participate in the elections; otherwise the outcome will be chaos and confusion, serious difficulties will ensue, mischief will abound and the confirmation of God will be cut off. (From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Edffendi to the Central Spiritual Assembly of Iran, dated 16 January 1923 - translated from the Persian; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. I, Baha’i Elections)
